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Private jet from London to Los Angeles: cost & flight time

11h 0m flight time
8,760 km distance
from £72,000 one way

Price by aircraft type

AircraftSeatsEstimated priceExample model
Super-midsize jet 8–9 £72,000 – £90,000 Gulfstream G280
Heavy jet 10–14 £90,000 – £115,000 Gulfstream G450
Ultra-long-range jet ★ most booked 13–16 £115,000 – £160,000 Gulfstream G650
One-way charter, July 2026 market rates including standard fees. Your exact quote depends on date and aircraft positioning. Smaller categories may include a fuel-stop routing where the sector exceeds their nonstop range.

Fly privately from London to Los Angeles — the ultimate ultra-long-range mission, and the route where a flagship cabin earns its keep. Eleven hours westbound passes differently when you have a bedroom, a shower option on newer aircraft, and Van Nuys waiting at the other end instead of the LAX arrivals hall.

Why Fly Private from London to Los Angeles?

  • Nonstop on ultra-long-range jets — no connections, no layovers
  • Beat the jet lag with proper flat beds and cabin altitude below 4,000 ft
  • Van Nuys arrival puts you 30 minutes from Beverly Hills and Malibu
  • On-ramp US customs clearance straight into a waiting car
  • Ideal for entertainment-industry schedules that change by the hour

Nonstop or fuel stop?

At 8,760 km against prevailing westerlies, this is genuinely long-range territory. A Gulfstream G650 or Global 6500 flies it nonstop in around 11 hours. Heavy jets like the G450 plan a single stop — Goose Bay and Keflavík are the classics — adding roughly 90 minutes. Super-midsize aircraft can do the trip with two stops, which suits cargo-light trips where budget matters more than block time. Eastbound, tailwinds trim more than an hour off the return.

Which airports does this route use?

Farnborough, Luton and Stansted share the London departures, with Stansted’s long runway favoured for fully fuelled ultra-long-range departures. Los Angeles arrivals overwhelmingly use Van Nuys (VNY), whose FBO row includes some of the most polished facilities in aviation; Burbank and the LAX private terminal are alternatives depending on your final destination.

Booking a Private Jet from London to Los Angeles

Ultra-long-range aircraft are a limited fleet, so for nonstop travel we recommend enquiring at least a week ahead — further for awards season and holiday periods. Send your dates and we’ll compare nonstop and one-stop options side by side so you can weigh time against cost.

London → Los Angeles FAQ

How much does a private jet from London to Los Angeles cost? +

Expect £115,000–£160,000 for an ultra-long-range jet flying nonstop, £90,000–£115,000 for a heavy jet with one fuel stop, and from around £72,000 for a super-midsize with two stops. Nonstop capability commands a clear premium on this route.

Can a private jet fly London to LA nonstop? +

Only ultra-long-range aircraft — Gulfstream G650, Global 6000/7500 class — manage the 8,760 km westbound leg nonstop, in around 11 hours. Heavy jets typically stop once, often in Goose Bay, Bangor or Keflavík.

Which LA airport do private jets use? +

Van Nuys (VNY) in the San Fernando Valley is the busiest business aviation airport in the world and the standard choice, about 32 km from Beverly Hills. LAX private terminals are available if you prefer arriving airside south of the city.

How does the private flight time compare with airlines? +

Nonstop charter takes about the same 11 hours in the air as a commercial flight, but door-to-door you'll typically save three to four hours through private terminals, instant boarding and Van Nuys' proximity to the Westside.

Do I clear US immigration on arrival in Los Angeles? +

If you fly nonstop, US Customs meets the aircraft at Van Nuys for on-ramp clearance. With a fuel stop in Canada or Bangor, clearance usually happens at the stop, making the LA arrival completely formality-free.

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